Att 2 - CellulosicBasedFiber SOW.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 General Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3

1.0 Scope of Work……………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3

2.0 Background…………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Contractor Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3

4.0 Government Furnished……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………..3

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….3

6.0 Travel………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

8.0 Security Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3

9.0 Data Rights………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards……………………………………………………..4

PROJECT

Procurement of Cellulosic Based Fiber for Larval Diet Production

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the procurement, quality assurance, sampling, delivery, and acceptance of CF-100 Cellulosic Based Fiber, or equal, for use in larval diet production. The contractor shall provide a firm-fixed-price supply of product meeting all physical, chemical, biological, packaging, and documentation requirements described herein.

2.0 Background

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires a consistent and high-quality supply of cellulosic based fiber to support biological operations related to larval production. The fiber is a critical structural component of larval diet formulations and must meet strict physicochemical and biological standards to ensure optimal biological performance and continuity of operations.

This procurement has been issued priority rating authority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulation (15 C.F.R. part 700) for contracts and orders for the construction and operation of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Fly Production Facility, and is authorized to use the “DX-H8” priority rating on its contracts and orders for all industrial resources needed for the construction and operation of the NWS Sterile Fly Facility, including facility construction and construction materials, production and construction equipment, and items to be used for the manufacturing of production equipment.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The contractor shall provide CF-100 Cellulosic Based Fiber, or equal, manufactured from 100% Grade #9 Over-Issue Newsprint, suitable for larval diet production, and conforming to all physical, chemical, biological, packaging, and contamination requirements.

4.0 Government Furnished

No government-furnished equipment, data, or facilities are required for this procurement.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Deliverables include:

• CF-100 Cellulosic Based Fiber meeting all requirements

• Certificate of Analysis for each batch

• Technical Data Sheet and Quality Control documentation Delivery dates will be established during calendar year 2026 by written request from the Government. Product must be less than two (2) months old at time of delivery.

6.0 Travel

No travel is required for this effort.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The contractor shall designate a primary point of contact responsible for contract performance, quality coordination, documentation, and delivery coordination.

8.0 Security Requirements

No security requirements apply to work under this SOW. Contractor personnel must comply with facility safety and chemical handling procedures.

9.0 Data Rights

All data, documentation, and reports produced or furnished under this contract shall be provided to the Government with unlimited rights.

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Section 508 requirements do not apply to this procurement.

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